Victor Wanyama and Gary Hooper, though, were big-money departures from Celtic, who were again the only club to pay substantial transfer fees as the champions reinvested a portion of that cash.

But there emerged some other headline-grabbing deals and intriguing arrivals into the new Scottish Premiership.

As the focus returns to the domestic scene after the international hiatus, here's a rundown of who exited and arrived at the 12 top-flight clubs.

Aberdeen

Marquee signing
:
Barry Robson

Robson received rave reviews at Sheffield United after his return to Britain from Vancouver Whitecaps. Pittodrie is a romantic move for the Aberdeen-born midfielder, but will the former Scotland man's impact be limited by injuries that have already sidelined the 34-year-old at the start of the season?

Key arrival
:
Willo Flood

The 28-year-old Dubliner brings with him great experience, including playing alongside Robson at Celtic, Middlesbrough and Dundee United, and has already been a calming influence in the Dons' central midfield.

One that got away
:
Isaac Osbourne

The English midfielder rejected a new deal at Pittodrie because he wanted to be closer to his family in Birmingham. But, having failed to find a suitable club closer to home, he ended up in Glasgow with Partick Thistle.

Celtic

Boerrigter was Celtic's most expensive purchase during the summer and the winger has already lived up to his reputation as an exciting but injury prone talent.

Key arrival
:
Teemu Pukki

The Finland striker was the only major transfer deadline-day signing in Scotland. Celtic will hope he improves on a mediocre strike rate while at Schalke and proves to be the goalscorer they believe they need to replace Gary Hooper, sold to Norwich.

Dundee United

Marquee signing
:
David Goodwillie

Goodwillie is looking to emerge from the shadow of a reputation that led to his big-money move to Blackburn Rovers but which is languishing under a cloud that resulted in a return to Tannadice on loan.

Key arrival
:
Andrew Robertson

Months after ending his first full season in the first-team with amateurs Queen's Park, the 19-year-old full-back has outshone any of Jackie McNamara's other summer signings to suggest he has a big future in the game.

One that got away
:
Jon Daly

While United were always resigned to losing top scorer Johnny Russell and at least got £750,000 from Derby County in return, the decision by captain Daly to drop two divisions, albeit for more money, and join Rangers was a sore one to accept.

Hearts

Hearts' only summer signing squeezed through the loophole of a signing embargo because the Scotland cap's registration was switched from a loan to a permanent move from Liverpool.

Key arrival
:
Foundation of Hearts

The community group has become the preferred bidder and Hearts are reliant on a successful takeover being completed if they are to have their signing embargo lifted - and avoid administration becoming liquidation.

One that got away
:
Vladimir Romanov

Many around Tynecastle might not miss the unpredictable and eccentric former Hearts owner as a person, but they definitely lament the absence of his money after the Lithuania-based businessman's empire collapsed and brought the club down with it.

Hibernian

Marquee signing
:
James Collins

Hibs were the biggest spenders outside of Celtic in the Scottish Premiership and will hope that their investment in the former Swindon Town striker is enough to replace top scorer Leigh Griffiths, whose form ensured a return to Wolves at the end of his loan.

Key arrival
:
Liam Craig

Craig had a fine season with St Johnstone and the midfielder has been the one shining light in Hibs' unconvincing start to the season.

One that got away
:
David Wotherspoon

Not too many around Easter Road were up in arms as Wotherspoon was released - that is until the midfielder's fine early-season form for St Johnstone.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Marquee signing
:
Ben Greenhalgh

Caley Thistle boss Terry Butcher has again plucked a host of relative unknowns from the more obscure parts of English football and Greenhalgh was the best known, not because of his on-field achievements but because he once won a TV reality show that came with it a contract with Inter Milan.

Key arrival
:
James Vincent

Along with on-loan Luton goalkeeper Dean Brill, midfielder Vincent, previously of Conference outfit Kidderminster Harriers, appears to be the pick of Caledonian Stadium's 2013 intake so far - purely by virtue of making the starting line-up.

One that got away
:
Andrew Shinnie

Midfield Shinnie made his debut in the Scotland squad just in time for Birmingham City to secure his services for this season.

Kilmarnock

That the Scottish Premier League's record scorer signed a new contract at Rugby Park is either a sign of a diminishing talent and standing in the game, or that he has resisted his mercenary instincts.

Key arrival
:
Sean Clohessy

New Kilmarnock manager Allan Johnston could have matched Caley Thistle's ability to pluck a gem from the English lower leagues by securing the 26-year-old overlapping right-back who rejected a new deal with Southend United.

One that got away
:
Cammy Bell

Goakeeper Bell's decision to drop two divisions and join Rangers is another sad indictment of the amount of money available for wages at any Scottish club other than Celtic or their Glasgow rivals. New arrival Craig Samson has, though, taken Bell's place in the Scotland squad.

Partick Thistle

Marquee signing
:
Gary Fraser

Fraser is the latest talent to be plucked from the Hamilton youth conveyor belt and, in the case of the 19-year-old midfielder, has immediately been loaned out in the hope that first-team football at Firhill will help Bolton Wanderers develop the next James McCarthy.

Key arrival
:
Kallum Higginbotham

With Alan Archibald staying faithful to his promotion-winning side, Higginbotham will hope to improve on his scoring rate and become a regular after loan spells with Barnsley, Carlisle United and Motherwell before his release by Huddersfield Town.

One that got away
:
Paul Paton

One of Jackie McNamara's first acts as Dundee United manager was to return to his former club and secure Paton and fellow midfielder Chris Erskine on pre-contract deals, with the former already establishing himself as an ever-present.

Ross County

Marquee signing
:
Graham Carey

The former Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder was released by St Mirren amid reports that he had a transfer request rejected in January and will hope to produce more of the stunning long-range finishes that won him goal of the season last term.

Key arrival
:
Kevin Luckassen

Striker Luckassen might not have played a first-team game for Alkmaar, but the 20-year-old has come through the Dutch system at a top club and has already established himself in the County line-up.

One that got away
:
Iain Vigurs

Vigurs was the dynamic force in the Ross County midfield last season and the 25-year-old looks like justifying Motherwell's decision to secure him on a pre-contract agreement.

St Johnstone

Marquee signing
:
Murray Davidson

Maybe managers in England know something his Scottish admirers don't, or they just didn't like his mop of long curly hair at interview, but Davidson failed to win the move south he desired and the talismanic midfielder returned to sign a new deal at McDiarmid Park.

Key arrival
:
David Wotherspoon

Wotherspoon was not wanted by Hibs, but his early displays for his hometown club suggest the Perth outfit are either a better fit or more able to utilise his midfield talents.

One that got away
:
Liam Craig

Craig was the creative force that took St Johnstone into Europe, but Hibs offered both more money and a new challenge after five years in Perth.

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